FRIENDS OF DARWEN CEMETERY
(Registered Charity Number 1142815)
How to Find a Grave in Darwen Cemetery
To locate a grave, you will need to have the Section and Plot Number. If you do not have this information, you can obtain it using one of the following methods:
- deceasedonline.com – A pay-per-view website providing access to burial records.
- Local Libraries – Microfilmed copies of the burial registers are available at Darwen and Blackburn Libraries.
- Bereavement Services Office – Pleasington Cemetery, Tower Road Blackburn, BB2 5LE Tel: 01254 202021. A search fee applies, typically ranging from £15 to over £50, depending on the work undertaken.
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Friends of Darwen Cemetery – The friends are happy to provide this service free of charge, although donations are appreciated to support ongoing work.
- findagrave.com – A free public website where users share records of burial sites to build an online, virtual cemetery.
- Grave Location Assistance
Using the information provided above, you should usually be able to locate a grave.
However, if you need further assistance, the following contacts are available:
- Bereavement Services Office – Grave location service available, currently £65.
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Friends of Darwen Cemetery – Free assistance is available, with optional donations welcomed.
Information Required for Friends of Darwen Cemetery
For any enquiry, please provide at least two of these if known:
- Full name of the deceased
- Year of death
- Section and Plot Number